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ATH is a manufacturer that show constant and continued improved on each new generation of headphone they produce. Especially the newer W and A Ltd series of heaphones. Also, the EM series of portable headphone have grown considerably.

The D.A.D.S. and D.A.D.A structure provides great natrualness to sound reporduction. After Run-in, the closed headphone echoing problem are mostly none-existent.

Sound:

The older ATH has a characteristic sound of being sweet, soft, and warm. They are more suitable for less complex music and vocal music and are greatly praised for those traits.

The newer generations of ATH headphone has improved in their soundstage and lessened the echo often found in closed type headphones. This greatly reduces listening fatigue. Also, even though the newer gerneratinos of heaphones are not as warm sounding as the old but the change to more nutral presentation is closer to the original sound and the timber, tempo, soundstage and extension also all been improved greatly. Music sounds much more natural and the older more artificial characteristics have been replaced by natural sounding timber.

Suggested Cables and Equipments:

For older ATH headphones we recommend softer sounding equipments and cables to balance out the highly focused sound of the headphones. For example ATH HA2002 headphone amplifier is a good choice.

As for the newer generation of ATH headphones we suggest equipments and cables with a bit of warmth. Combined with the more transparent and faster sound of the new ATH would make the music even smoother.

Headphone Amplifiers:

Being high in sensitivity and low in resistance, most ATH headphones can be driving by any portable players, notebooks and the like. Eventhough it is easy to drive, but when combined with a good headphone amplifier the sound improves quiet greatly, especially for the higher models.

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EM7 GM
★Desinged by Audio-technica of Japan, casted from high strength aluminum alloy!
★Won the NO.1 place in the yearly headphone design competition!

Aluminum alloy shell with a low tension around-the-ear mechanism which allows for prolonged wear without fatigue. The neodymium magnet drivers provides very clear sound reproduction, great to be paired with your portable gears.

The sound of EM7 can be characterized as light but smooth. This is due to the fast but not heavy bass. The sound of EM7 is quiet airy and that is what attracted us along with its ease of wear.

•Type:Open Dynamic
•Frequency Response:14Hz∼24000Hz
•Max Power Handling:100mW
•Driver:28mm,neodymium magnet
•Impedance:109dB
•Resistance:32Ω
•Cabling:0.5m OFC,3.5mm Gold=plated stereo
•Weight:30g(Excluding Cable)
•Accessories:1m extension cable × 1,Storage bag × 1

(Available for instore demo)MSRP:2400     Sell Price:call  
ATH-ES5 BK


【Solid Performer from Audio Technica:ES5】

This is a very un-ATH headphone from ATH. First, its looks are not as fashionable as other offerings from ATH, even a bit plain. Second, its sound is also very different from the other lower models offered by ATH.

"Is this really a ATH headphone?" is the question that I kept asking myself when I was listeing to it.

To tell the trugh, I was never keen on the sound of the mid tolower models of ATH headphones. They always sounded unbalanced and a bit too edgy for my taste. I perferred Senhheiser for the portable headphones in this price range, but to my suprise, after some comparision listening with my PX200 it was the PX200 which was too edgy!?


Sound Characteristics

This time, ATH has given us a product that is down to earth, every penny that you pay for this little heaphone is on the sound quality and not the looks. It has a pretty balanced sound (a bit like european headphones), the tone and details are also quiet nice.

If you pair it with your protable players and is looking for good sound quality, then we belive that in this price range there are very few contenders to the ES5.br>
Do not forget that ES5 is a folding heaphone so if portability is also high on your list and PX200 does not satisfy you sonically then do give ES5 a try.



Type:Closed Dynamic
Driver:φ40mm、neodymium magnet 、CCAW Voice coil
Sensitivity:109dB/mW(JEITA)
Frequency Response:10∼25,000Hz
Max Power Handling:100mW
Resistance:36Ω
Weight(excluding cable):66g
Connector:φ3.5 gold-plated stereo
Cable Length:1.5m/OFC/Y shaped
Accessories:Storage Bag

(Available for instore demo)MSRP:3800     Sell Price:call  
ATH-ES5 WH


【Solid Performer from Audio Technica:ES5】

This is a very un-ATH headphone from ATH. First, its looks are not as fashionable as other offerings from ATH, even a bit plain. Second, its sound is also very different from the other lower models offered by ATH.

"Is this really a ATH headphone?" is the question that I kept asking myself when I was listeing to it.

To tell the trugh, I was never keen on the sound of the mid tolower models of ATH headphones. They always sounded unbalanced and a bit too edgy for my taste. I perferred Senhheiser for the portable headphones in this price range, but to my suprise, after some comparision listening with my PX200 it was the PX200 which was too edgy!?


Sound Characteristics

This time, ATH has given us a product that is down to earth, every penny that you pay for this little heaphone is on the sound quality and not the looks. It has a pretty balanced sound (a bit like european headphones), the tone and details are also quiet nice.

If you pair it with your protable players and is looking for good sound quality, then we belive that in this price range there are very few contenders to the ES5.br>
Do not forget that ES5 is a folding heaphone so if portability is also high on your list and PX200 does not satisfy you sonically then do give ES5 a try.



Type:Closed Dynamic
Driver:φ40mm、neodymium magnet 、CCAW Voice coil
Sensitivity:109dB/mW(JEITA)
Frequency Response:10∼25,000Hz
Max Power Handling:100mW
Resistance:36Ω
Weight(excluding cable):66g
Connector:φ3.5 gold-plated stereo
Cable Length:1.5m/OFC/Y shaped
Accessories:Storage Bag

MSRP:3800     Sell Price:call  
ES7 (Black)
High gloss stainless steel shell provides durability and great looks. The folding design gives it good portability with the provided carrying case. If you get finger prints on the headphone, use the included cloth to keep your heaphone "bling bling"!

•Type:Closed Dynamic
•Frequency Response:5Hz∼30,000Hz
•Max. Power Handling:1000mW
•Driver:φ42mm,neodymium magnet ,CCAW Voice Coil
•Sensitivity:104dB
•Resistance:32Ω
•Cabling:1.2M Y-shaped OFC,3.5mm gold-plated stereo
•Weight:160g(excluding cable)
•Accessories:Cloth Storage Bag、Wiping Cloth



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(Available for instore demo)MSRP:6000     Sell Price:call  
ES7 (White)
High gloss stainless steel shell provides durability and great looks. The folding design gives it good portability with the provided carrying case. If you get finger prints on the headphone, use the included cloth to keep your heaphone "bling bling"!

•Type:Closed Dynamic
•Frequency Response:5Hz∼30,000Hz
•Max. Power Handling:1000mW
•Driver:φ42mm,neodymium magnet ,CCAW Voice Coil
•Sensitivity:104dB
•Resistance:32Ω
•Cabling:1.2M Y-shaped OFC,3.5mm gold-plated stereo
•Weight:160g(excluding cable)
•Accessories:Cloth Storage Bag、Wiping Cloth



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MSRP:6000     Sell Price:call  
M50

Type:Closed-back dynamic
Driver Diameter:45 mm
Magnet:Neodymium
Voice Coil:CCAW (Copper-clad aluminum wire)
Frequency Response:15 - 28,000 Hz
Maximum Input Power:1,600 mW at 1 kHz
Sensitivity:99 dB
Impedance:38 ohms
Weight:10 oz (284 g) without cable and connector
Cable:1.2 - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') Coiled, OFC litz wire
Connector:Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter
Accessory Included:Protective pouch

MSRP:6600     Sell Price:call  
EW9
Finished and assembled in Japan. Uses Hokaido grown sakura wood for the shell. The comfortable multi-pivoted hindge provides great fine tuning capability. It is ATHs epitomy in portable earphones by using the prized wood. Sound is warm and welcoming while retaining good dynamics. br>
˙Type:Dynamic
˙Frequency Response:14Hz∼24000Hz
˙Max. Power Handling:100mW
˙Driver:28mm,neodymium magnet
˙Sensitivity:105dB
˙Resistance:29Ω
˙Cable:0.6m OFC (U-shaped),3.5mm gold-plated stereo
˙Weight:33g(excluding cable)
˙Accessories:1M extension cable × 1,Carrying Bag × 1
(Available for instore demo)MSRP:7000     Sell Price:call  
AD900
Employees the honey-comb shaped high strength Magnesium shell for reduced weight of 250g. Opened design with the new wide response drivers for improved sound reproduction. The 3D wing-shaped head pads provides adjustless wearing and the felt earpads reduces tension for prolonged wearing.

Type︰Open Dynamic
Frequency Response︰5 ∼35000Hz
Max Power Handling︰700mW
Driver:φ53mm neodymium magnet 、CCAW Voice Coil
Sensitivity︰100dB/mW
Resistance︰35Ω
Cable︰3m OFC,3.5mm/6.3mm two-in-one gold-plated stereo
Weight︰250g(Excluding Cable)
MSRP:12000     Sell Price:call  
W5000
With many years behind its belt of making wood shell headphones, Audio-Tehnica of Japan for the first time produced a headphone with black sandal wood shell. Black sandal wood is very dense and has very low resonance and is exqusit to look at, every W5000 has its distinct wood grains as they are real wood and not vaneer.

The interior was also completely redesigned by using ultra high-strength membrane, Hi-OFC 8N Coils and Permendur Alloy Magnetic Circut along with the patented D.A.D.A. structure. The outer frame is made of lightweight high strength magnesium alloy combined with wing-shaped headpads provides low tension wearing and high sound isolation. The cabling uses a hybrid of OFC-6N and Hi-OFC for ultra high conductivity.

Specs:
•Type:Closed Dynamic
•Cones:Black Sanal Wood
•Frequency Response:5Hz∼45000Hz
•Max Power Handling:2000mW
•Driver:φ53mm,neodymium magnet ,8N-OFC voice coil
•Sensitivity:102dB/mW
•Resistance:40Ω
•Cable:3m 6N OFC+Hi-OFC,6.3mm gold-plated
•Accessories: Original Hardshell Case Audio-Technica Red Wine
•Weight:340g(Excluding Cable)
(Available for instore demo)MSRP:39800     Sell Price:call